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A CONTINENTAL 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN
31 1/2-inch two-stage octagonal to round barrel, the lock with border engraving, the full length stock with ramrod and brass furniture, cheekpiece, 13 1/2-inch pull, 5lb. 9oz.
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A CONTINENTAL 100-BORE PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE
36-inch octagonal damascus twist barrel with adjustable rear sight, gold lined breech, full length ramrod, the lock and hammer with scroll engraving, brass trigger guard and German silver furniture, the patch box engraved with a deer, half length stock, 13 1/2-inch pull, 7ln. 1oz.
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SHARP
A 12-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN
33 1/2-inch damascus twist barrel signed "Sharp Maidstone", the gold lined breech with gold plug and gold lined maker's stamp, the signed lock with border engraving, roller to frizzen spring, full length ramrod, the half length stock with steel butt plate, broken and repaired behind the lock, 13 3/4-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz.. black powder proof
S58
Sold for £500
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SWINBURN
A 12-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE
32-inch heavy octagonal barrel with folding leaf sights, full length ramrod, the bar lock and hammer with scroll engraving, the lock signed and dated 1863, the half length stock with steel furniture and patch box, 14 1/2-inch pull, 9lb. 12oz., black powder proof
S58
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 10-BORE DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION RIFLE, NO. 7628
30-inch damascus barrels with four-groove rifling, the broad flat rib with folding platinum lined leaf and ladder sights, the breeches gold lined and with platinum plugs, the locks and bolted hammers with scroll engraving around scenes of thin-skinned game, the top strap engraved with a deer, the half length stock with steel butt plate, the patch box engraved with a lion, 14 1/4-inch pull, 10lb. 12oz., black powder proof
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A PERCUSSION 6-BORE HARPOON GUN
24-inch damascus barrel, the heavy brass breech and trigger guard with plain steel hammer, the stock with rubber recoil pad, 14 1/4-inch pull, 12lb. 8oz., black powder proof, together with two harpoons
S58
Sold for £1200
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A .45 PERCUSSION CARBINE OF ENFIELD PATTERN
21-inch barrel with folding leaf sight and two barrel bands, plain lock and hammer, the full length stock with brass furniture and with impressed armoury number, 14-inch pull, 6lb. 14oz.
S58
Sold for £200
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A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, NO. 10111
29 1/2-inch barrels, the breeches with gold lined plugs, the locks signed "Joseph Manton, London", possibly spuriously, rollers to frizzen springs, the half length stock with steel furniture, 14 3/4-inch pull, 5lb. 7oz., black powder proof, heavily worn overall, in an oak case with reproduction label
S58
The overall quality of the gun is not consistent with the maker and it is likely that is has been spuriously assembled.
Sold for £700
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A 12-BORE SINGLE BARREL FLINTLOCK GUN
35 3/4-inch brass barrel with gold lined breech, signed "London" on the top surface, plain lock and cock, roller to frizzen spring, full length ramrod, the half length stock with engraved steel butt plate, 13 3/4-inch pull, 6lb.
S58
Sold for £800
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PAULY
A SCARCE FRENCH PAULY PATENT 16-BORE SPORTING GUN, NO. 80
30-inch damascus twist barrels signed in gold "Invention Pauly Brevette a Paris", the breeches stamped with gold lined marks of Leclerc, the hinged breech cover lifting to reveal the breeches and internal mechanism, dummy hammer cocking levers, well refinished overall, the half length stock with semi pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, carved in low relief with a boar's head terminal at the grip, 14-inch pull, 7lb. 4oz., French proof
S58
Samuel Johannes Pauly patented his innovative breech-loading system for a self contained cartridge in Paris in 1812. It was one of the earliest forms of central fire breech-loading and achieved limited commercial success.
Sold for £3200
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HOLMES
A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SPORTING GUN
32-inch damascus twist barrels with gold lined breeches with platinum plugs, gilt lined maker's stamp impressed "Holmes, Liverpool", rosewood ramrod, the locks with scroll engraving, gold lined pans and rollers to frizzen springs, engraved cocks, the half length well figured stock with cheekpiece and steel butt plate, slight cracks below the left lock, 6lb. 1oz., Birmingham black powder proof
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Henry Holmes, Liverpool, is recorded circa 1804 to 1837.
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J. BEATTIE
A PERCUSSION 12-BORE DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE
26-inch damascus twist barrels with four-groove rifling, the plain hammers and backlocks with border engraving, captive ramrod, the half length walnut stock with brass furniture, 14-inch pull, 8lb. 4oz., black powder proof
S58
Sold for £1300
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J. BEATTIE
A PERCUSSION 20-BORE DOUBLE BARREL RIFLE, NO. 2688
22-inch damascus twist barrels, rear sight with folding leaf, breeches with platinum plugs, swivel for captive ramrod (rod missing), the hammer and barlocks with scroll engraving, the half length stock with steel furniture, 14 1/4-inch pull, 6lb. 1oz., black powder proof
S58
Sold for £900
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ALEX HENRY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 27152
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 3/4 choke borings, machined rib with doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving and scenes of dog with game, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 8oz., recent nitro re-proof, in its maker's leather case
S2
Sold for £850
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P. KNIGHT
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3866
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about full choke borings, the rib signed "Jackson, Maker, Nottingham", the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with bold foliate scrollwork and retaining traces of hardening colour, the locks signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with semi pistol grip, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £800
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HOLLAND & HOLLAND
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 5283
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
S2
The maker confirms that the the gun was built in 1879.
Sold for £1700
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BOSS & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3253
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with chequered steel butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., black powder re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum, fore-end retaining pin replaced, fore-end wood repaired
S2
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1875.
Sold for £1100
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FRED WILLIAMS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 95171
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, with recessed choke borings, doll's head extension, the re-coloured frame, locks, hammers and top lever with scroll engraving, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and ribbed butt plate, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, canvas case with reproduction maker's label
S2
Sold for £180
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ALEX HENRY
A 20-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2708, CONVERTED FROM A HAMMER RIFLE
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file cut rib, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, sling eyes, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
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ADAMS & CO.
A 10-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 11141
31 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 5/8-inch chambers, about 3/4 choke borings, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with border engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with leather covered cheekpiece and steel butt plate, 8lb. 8oz., nitro re-proof
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PERRINS & SON
AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3138
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, dummy hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 5lb. 15oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), re-jointing recommended
S2
Although the gun has the appearance of a hammer gun, the external hammers are merely cocking levers with the pins and tumblers being internal as for a hammerless gun.
Sold for £950
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FLETCHER
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 2155
29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and push-down underlever with foliate scroll engraving entwined around dogs and rabbits, linked fore-end, 15-inch well figured replacement stock and fore-end wood, 6lb. 6oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £1400
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J. C. & W. LORD
A FINE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 3301
32-inch damascus barrels with 3-inch chambers, about 1/2 and extra full choke borings, flat top rib with crossbolt extension, inlaid in silver "P.E. Swart.Sourabaia", the plain frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever retaining much hardening colour, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and ribbed butt plate, sling swivels, 7lb. 7oz., nitro re-proof
S2
Sold for £2000
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THOMAS HORSLEY
A SCARCE 14-BORE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 1748
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, repaired under the right lock, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof
S58
The maker's records indicate that the gun was built in 1869 and it incorporates two of the classic Horsley patents, namely the self-retracting strikers and the pull-back top lever.
Sold for £1200
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THOMAS HORSLEY
A 12-BORE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 1998
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the plain frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and pull-back top lever with border engraving, linked non-removable fore-end, 14-inch well figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 6oz., black powder proof, bores pitted and dented
S2
The maker's records indicate that the gun was built in 1872 and incorporates two of the classic Horsley patents, namely the self-retracting strikers and the pull-back top lever.
Sold for £800
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LUCIANO BOSIS
A FINE 20-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 563
30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 and full choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine bouquet and scroll engraving, signed by the engraver "Maida Martinelli", articulated front trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock, 5lb. 12oz., Italian nitro proof, in its leather case with outer cover
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J. PURDEY
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 9134
29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch highly figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 6lb. 11oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted
S2
The maker confirms that the guns was built in 1874.
Sold for £3200
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T. HORSLEY
A 12-BORE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 1988
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, rebounding barlocks, hammers and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch highly figured stock with steel butt plate, 7lb. 2oz., black powder re-proof, bores marked and lightly pitted
S2
The gun was built in 1871 and incorporates two of the key Horsley patents, namely the self-retracting strikers and the sliding thumb lever.
Sold for £1400
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MORTIMER & SON
A .410 SINGLE BARREL HAMMER GUN, CONVERTED FROM A ROOK RIFLE
26-inch octagonal barrel with 3-inch chamber, about 1/2 choke boring, the plain frame with central hammer and side lever, 14 1/2-inch figured stock, 4lb. 2oz., recent nitro re-proof
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Sold for £320
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ROWLAND WATSON
A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1804
28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke borings, crossbolt extension, the frame and gold numbered top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much of its nickel-plated finish, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock including 1/2-inch extension and ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 12oz., nitro proof, rejointing recommended, ejectors require regulation
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1901.
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